"This book is well worth buying if your a fan of history, world war two or espionage. The book is well written, very interesting and a great read!!! The book is about a welsh double spy Arthur Owens, and how he helped mi5 gather intelligence. Arthu..."
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"This book is well worth buying if your a fan of history, world war two or espionage. The book is well written, very interesting and a great read!!! The book is about a welsh double spy Arthur Owens, and how he helped mi5 gather intelligence. Arthu..."
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Evy wrote: "Madoc thank you for such interesting insight into the publishing industry and your experiences writing. I have toyed with the idea of writEvy wrote: "Madoc thank you for such interesting insight into the publishing industry and your experiences writing. I have toyed with the idea of writing a book and I appreciate hearing your story."

Hi Evy

I hope I haven't put you off as I wouldn't have missed the experience for all the world but it's best to go into it with your eyes open I suppose...more
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Author Interviews at Tim Greaton Forum...
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Every two or three days, I interview creative people (mostly authors) at www.TimGreatonForum.blogspot.com. This looks like a great place to discuss thEvery two or three days, I interview creative people (mostly authors) at www.TimGreatonForum.blogspot.com. This looks like a great place to discuss those authors, their works, and all other things literature. Everyone is welcome....more

Wales and the Welsh
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A group for those who appreciate the culture of 'hen wlad fy nhadau' ('the land of my fathers'). If you have an interest in the literature of Wales orA group for those who appreciate the culture of 'hen wlad fy nhadau' ('the land of my fathers'). If you have an interest in the literature of Wales or books about the history, geography, religion, music, and art of Wales then this group is for you.
Do join if you are a lover of things Welsh - whether your interest is in anglo-Welsh or Welsh language books.
Croeso! Welcome!...more

Military Readers & Writers
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A place to present current and/or future writing projects related to the military or discuss nonfiction books about the military or war.

THE WORLD WAR TWO GROUP
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— last activity 4 hours, 39 min ago
A chance to discuss books covering the Second World War, the battles, campaigns, leaders and weapons. Tantum librorum, tam brevi tempore (So many bookA chance to discuss books covering the Second World War, the battles, campaigns, leaders and weapons.
Tantum librorum, tam brevi tempore
(So many books, so little time)One small note: we know there were Nazis in the war, but this group is in no way a place to celebrate their existence or praise anything but their military tactics & weapons!
“The warrior merely carries the sword on behalf of others.
His task is a lordly one because the warrior still agrees to die for the mistakes of others.” ― Alexandre Sanguinetti...more

The History Book Club
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"Interested in history - then you have found the right group". The History Book Club is the largest history and nonfiction group on Goodreads and the
"Interested in history - then you have found the right group".
The History Book Club is the largest history and nonfiction group on Goodreads and these are some of our Focus Areas. We have welcomed worldwide members from over 171 countries; we are a large international group which spans the globe.
Discussions: Vicki Cline leads Caesar: Life of a Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy - begins 02/26/18 and ends 6/10/18. Bentley leads the Federalist Papers - begins 03/04/18 for 85 weeks as well as H is for Hawk beginning 03/09/18 (BOTM) and Hillbilly Elegy on 04/09/18 (BOTM)
Upcoming:
Winter is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped by Garry Kasparov - 05/18 BOTM - Russian History
The Black Presidency: Barack Obama and the Politics of Race in America by Michael Eric Dyson - 06/18 BOTM - Presidential Series
James Madison: A Biography by Ralph Louis Ketcham - 06/14/18 - 09/27/18 - Presidential Series
The Romanovs: 1613 - 1918 by Simon Sebag Montefiore - 07/18 BOTM - Russian History
Without You, There is No Us, My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite by Suki Kim - 07/15/18 - 10/31/18 - Buddy Read - Koreas Challenge
CEO, China: The Rise of Xi Jinping by Kerry Brown - 08/09/18 - 09/09/18 - BOTM - History of China...more

History: Actual, Fictional and Legendary
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This group is for anyone whose interest in History goes beyond textbooks. While I enjoy reading books that cover actual events and actual people, I alThis group is for anyone whose interest in History goes beyond textbooks. While I enjoy reading books that cover actual events and actual people, I also enjoy Historical Fiction.
Often I learn as much from reading Historical Fiction as I would from reading a factual account of the same period. For example: the Aubrey/Maturin Series by Patrick O'Brian which takes place during the Napoleonic Wars taught me more about those times than anything else I've read.
Legendary History can be of two or three types: one, history of periods for which there are few sources or little proof, two, alternative history like the Harry Turtledove books on the Civil War. A third might be the mixture of history and Fantasy like [Author: Diana Gabaldon's] Outlander Series.
Actually if a member wants to call something historical who am I to argue.
Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...more

Q&A with Madoc Roberts
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— last activity Jun 27, 2011 12:07PM
I have written my first book Snow: the double life of a world war II spy and would welcome an exchange of opinion and information with those interesteI have written my first book Snow: the double life of a world war II spy and would welcome an exchange of opinion and information with those interested in the subject of the book and the writing process....more

Welsh Literature
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A group for anyone interested in modern Welsh literature.

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A place to share memoirs, biographies, autobiographies (and maybe even fiction-based-in-reality) that you have enjoyed!

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